What is the Recommended Ratio of Insulin to Glucose?
The ratio of insulin to glucose is used to treat diabetes. Typically, the ratio is 1:4, but the specific ratio should be determined by a doctor based on the patient's condition, and medication should not be used blindly. Diabetes is generally caused by poor eating habits and lifestyle. After being diagnosed with diabetes, insulin injection is required, along with dietary control to maintain blood sugar levels within the normal range. Fluctuating blood sugar levels can not only harm physical health but also lead to other complications.
During clinical drug preparation, the typical ratio of insulin to glucose is 1:4, meaning 4g of glucose requires 1u of insulin. For example, 500ml of 5% glucose solution would require the addition of 6u of regular insulin. However, based on clinical needs, the patient's current blood sugar level is first determined, as different blood sugar levels require different ratios. If the patient's current blood sugar level is high, a higher amount of insulin is added to the glucose solution as a configuration liquid.
Insulin is the only hormone in the body that lowers blood sugar. It also promotes the synthesis of glycogen, fat, and protein. Exogenous insulin is mainly used in the clinical treatment of diabetes. Currently, insulin is primarily used in clinical practice to treat diabetes, consumptive diseases, and regulate glucose metabolism in the body. Insulin also promotes the synthesis and storage of fat in the body and inhibits the breakdown of protein. Insulin can antagonize the effects of other blood sugar-raising hormones in the body, such as adrenocortical hormones and growth hormones, so attention should be paid to drug interactions when used simultaneously.
The main injection sites for insulin are the abdomen, outer thigh, and outer arm. Injections in the abdomen are administered within a palm's distance on either side of the navel. Injections on the outer thigh are made on the front or outer upper thigh. Injections on the outer arm are typically made in the upper quarter of the outer arm. For injection methods, it is recommended to use a shorter needle and pinch the skin. The needle should be inserted at a 90-degree angle. If a longer needle is used, the skin should be pinched and the needle inserted at a 45-degree angle to reduce the risk of injecting into the muscle. After injection, the needle should be left in place for 10 seconds before withdrawing to prevent the medication from being pulled out, affecting the dose and reducing the effectiveness. Additionally, injection sites should be rotated to avoid infection or the formation of hard masses.
